A review by sueandbooks483
Whale by Cheon Myeong-kwan

adventurous challenging dark emotional reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

I would call this book not only "Whale", but add, "Or how the world works". It's like a fairytale to explain in absurd ways how the world is working in similar absurd ways. The author's way of narrating is suberb, but the way he describes women is at times unbearable. But maybe that's because it is the way of the world. too? There is a lot of violence in all forms going on, so prepare yourself before reading the book.
3.75 stars only, because the author doesn't seem to reflect on misogyny proberly and at times the description is too violent.
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